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俳句
A very short form of Japanese poetry in three phrases of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. It traditionally captures a specific moment in time and a season.
Examples in context
松尾芭蕉は俳句の歴史において最も有名な人物だ。
Matsuo Basho is the most famous figure in haiku history.
冬の寒さを表現するためにこの俳句を詠んだ。
I composed this haiku to express the coldness of winter.
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